University of Vermont is a public 4-year college in Burlington, Vermont with 11,743 undergraduates. It admits 65% of applicants, costs an average of $20,277 a year after grants and graduates 81% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Vermont acceptance rate and admissions
University of Vermont admitted 65% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1290 to 1440
4001600
ACT composite
30 to 32
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 660 to 730, math 630 to 710). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Vermont application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early decision
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Early decision II
Jan 15, 2027
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Jan 15, 2027
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 15, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Vermont’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Vermont tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$19,514
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$47,554
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$14,256
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$36,569
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$20,277
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,277 a year after grants and scholarships, $16,292 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
University of Vermont graduation rate, earnings and debt
81%finished within 6 years89%came back for year two16%get a Pell Grant
81% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $68,368 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Vermont$68,368
Vermont median, public 4-year$61,266
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
University of Vermont$19,500
Vermont median$15,750
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 29% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Vermont majors and what graduates earn
University of Vermont awarded bachelor's degrees in 71 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from electrical engineering ($95,036).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Vermont
72 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Vermont?
University of Vermont admitted 65% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Vermont cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $19,514 for in-state students and $47,554 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,277 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Vermont?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 660 to 730 in reading and writing and 630 to 710 in math, and 30 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Vermont test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Vermont reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Vermont?
81% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Vermont graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $68,368 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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